CVE-2020-9579: Magento Security mitigation bypass vulnerability
Magento Security mitigation bypass vulnerability
Other sources
Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a security mitigation bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/magento/coreto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.9.4.5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/magento/community-editionto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.3.4-p2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9579?
CVE-2020-9579 has a high severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9579?
To fix CVE-2020-9579, upgrade to Magento version 1.9.4.5, 2.3.4-p2, or later.
Which Magento versions are affected by CVE-2020-9579?
CVE-2020-9579 affects Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier, and several earlier versions of Magento 1.x.
Can CVE-2020-9579 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-9579 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of Magento is accessible.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-9579?
Exploiting CVE-2020-9579 can lead to full control of the affected Magento installation, including sensitive data access.